10 Nov AMS Installation Update
The installation of CALIBRA’s 3 MV Tandetron AMS (¹⁴C) at CALIBRA is progressing steadily, marking a major step toward establishing a national hub for high-precision radiocarbon analysis. The core infrastructure — vacuum systems, beamline components, control electronics, and diagnostics — is now in place, and the system is entering the critical stages of commissioning and performance verification.
Over the coming weeks, the team will continue with:
- Beam transport tuning and stability checks
- Ion source optimization for graphite targets
- Calibration of Faraday cups, detectors, and high-voltage controls
In parallel, CALIBRA is preparing the digital and quality-assurance backbone that will support routine AMS operations. A unified LIMS/ELN environment is being deployed across the facility for full sample traceability, chain-of-custody integrity, and automated reporting. FAIR-aligned data workflows are under configuration, including metadata templates and DOI assignment pathways for scientific datasets.
To secure robust and scalable sample throughput, an automated graphitization line is currently under procurement. This system will allow the preparation of a large number of ¹⁴C samples with high reproducibility—an essential capability for environmental science, archaeology, cultural-heritage studies, and climate-related research.
The CALIBRA team, together with our technical partners and collaborators, has invested long hours into precision assembly, testing, and alignment. Their combined effort has enabled the project to keep momentum and remain on track for the first scientific measurements.
Further updates will follow as commissioning progresses. We look forward to welcoming the first researchers and user communities as CALIBRA’s AMS platform moves toward full operational readiness.
